Managing Director - Bank Windhoek
Listing reference: capbw_001939
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 30 September 2024
Position summary
Industry: Banking
Job category: Banking, Finance, Insurance. Stockbroking
Location: Windhoek
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
EE position: No
Introduction
Bank Windhoek, the flagship brand of Capricorn Group, a Namibian financial
services group, listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange, is seeking to appoint a
Managing Director. Bank Windhoek is proud of its Namibian heritage and strong
track record of positive performance and growth. The Bank is committed to
building long-lasting relationships with its stakeholders and to be a responsible
corporate citizen. As Connectors of Positive Change, Bank Windhoek , through its
large footprint across Namibia, is dedicated to contributing to socio-economic
development of the country. Bank Windhoek is an equal opportunity employer.
The Managing Director will be responsible to drive the Bank’s strategy, ensuring competitiveness and
sustainable business performance. As a member of the Group Exco, the incumbent is expected to
collaborate with other Group companies to optimise synergies and opportunities for growth. This role
reports to the Capricorn Group Chief Executive Officer and the Bank Windhoek board of directors.
Job description
Role Deliverables
• Deliver on board approved company targets for growth and financial results.
• Strategy development and execution, directing the operationalisation and implementation of the
strategic business plan.
• Risk management in line with the Gr oup Risk and Internal Control Assurance Framework.
• Ambassador and chief spokesperson for the Bank, overseeing execution of the Bank’s stakeholder
management plan.
• Customer relations’ champion.
• Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in people policies and practices.
• Continuous business transformation through digital transformation and data.
• Continuous improvement of operational excellence.
• Development of future-fit leadership, talent and executive teams.
• Deliver on board approved company targets for growth and financial results.
• Strategy development and execution, directing the operationalisation and implementation of the
strategic business plan.
• Risk management in line with the Gr oup Risk and Internal Control Assurance Framework.
• Ambassador and chief spokesperson for the Bank, overseeing execution of the Bank’s stakeholder
management plan.
• Customer relations’ champion.
• Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion in people policies and practices.
• Continuous business transformation through digital transformation and data.
• Continuous improvement of operational excellence.
• Development of future-fit leadership, talent and executive teams.
Minimum requirements
Minimum Requirements
• A post-graduate professional or academical qualification in a relevant field.
• Ideally the candidate should possess a financial qualification such as CA, CFA, or a business
qualification such as an MBA or appropriate master’s degree.
• An internationally accredited executive leadership course will be an advantage.
• Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian citizens.
• A post-graduate professional or academical qualification in a relevant field.
• Ideally the candidate should possess a financial qualification such as CA, CFA, or a business
qualification such as an MBA or appropriate master’s degree.
• An internationally accredited executive leadership course will be an advantage.
• Preference will be given to suitably qualified Namibian citizens.
Experience/Knowledge and Skills required
• Fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience in the financial services industry, of which ten years must have
been at executive management level. Five (5) years must have been in an executive management
position in a Bank.
• A proven track record of successfully managing a business, leading large and cross-functional teams
and projects, managing a large budget and driving cost effectiveness.
• Experiences in interacting with Boards and Board committees.
• Being diversity conscious with strong networking skills, whilst engaging for impact.
• High levels of business awareness and acumen; change and transformational leadership abilities;
excellent communication and critical thinking skills; complex decision-making abilities; emotional
intelligence; high stress tolerance and being ethically accountable.
Application Procedure
The recruitment process will be managed by a third party on behalf of Bank Windhoek Ltd.
Applicants should submit a signed cover letter, providing a detailed motivation for their application,
together with an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae.
The recruitment process will be managed by a third party on behalf of Bank Windhoek Ltd.
Applicants should submit a signed cover letter, providing a detailed motivation for their application,
together with an updated, detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Completed applications should be mailed to bwmdrecruitment@capricorn.com.na
The application closing date is 30 September 2024 at close of business.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and no documents will be returned to applicants.
For more information on Bank Windhoek Ltd visit www.bankwindhoek.com.na
